It's pretty common for channels to talk about Old Colorado City and Rockrimmon - so I don't consider them underrated. Palmer Lake and Stratmore Hills are probably less talked about, so I'll give you those. I wish we had toured around more before buying our house. I'd be interested in a best/tier list of areas featuring new construction. That was my wife's main desire this time and mine was being on the north side - just in case I would need to commute to Denver for some reason. We are already in Wolf Ranch but I've noticed a difference in amenities compared to Banning Lewis Ranch - with the main advantage we have over BLR would be the D20 schools. For me, this is worth it while our kids are school aged. In theory, Wolf Ranch is planning to build another rec center with more amenities but that project is delayed.
It all comes down to one thing: Money. If you have plenty of money, you have the chance to live in a safe neighborhood. I live near Peterson Space Force Base and wake up to gun fire two to three times a week. And these neighborhoods aren't cheap, starting at around $400k for a townhome or $1,600 a month for a one-bedroom apartment.
Palmer lake is awesome, if I were to buy a house in co springs it would be there. I always hang out there for the 4th of July fireworks and street fair and it’s the coolest vibe.
We are mean, the roads suck, there are religious extremists, there’s always new military recruits and college kids who start fights and accidents everywhere, stronger winds than you can handle, dangerous animals in your back yard, and everything is expensive. We are built different. Please don’t come here unless you are visiting and plan to leave again.
Colorado Springs is a crowded miserable place. Don't bother to move here! Be ready to drop about a million to live in Palmer lake or even much of the Rockrimmon area. Old Colorado city, where I have lived for over 40 years is full of homeless people wandering the streets and allyways. It was once a nice place to live. Stratmoor hills is close to Fort Carson so the area is full of Army people. Colorado springs was once the best city in the country, now it is a crowded city with horrible traffic.
Where would you recommend instead? I need an affordable place close to skiable mountains with great Internet service and close to a major city/airport. Also, some place that isn't too cold or too hot with lots of outdoor activities and bike friendly.
this was very informative
Thanks so much! As always, thanks for watching!
I appreciate your straight forward talking points!
Thanks Bonnie!
It's pretty common for channels to talk about Old Colorado City and Rockrimmon - so I don't consider them underrated. Palmer Lake and Stratmore Hills are probably less talked about, so I'll give you those. I wish we had toured around more before buying our house.
I'd be interested in a best/tier list of areas featuring new construction. That was my wife's main desire this time and mine was being on the north side - just in case I would need to commute to Denver for some reason. We are already in Wolf Ranch but I've noticed a difference in amenities compared to Banning Lewis Ranch - with the main advantage we have over BLR would be the D20 schools. For me, this is worth it while our kids are school aged. In theory, Wolf Ranch is planning to build another rec center with more amenities but that project is delayed.
Great idea! New construction tier list coming right up!
It all comes down to one thing: Money. If you have plenty of money, you have the chance to live in a safe neighborhood. I live near Peterson Space Force Base and wake up to gun fire two to three times a week. And these neighborhoods aren't cheap, starting at around $400k for a townhome or $1,600 a month for a one-bedroom apartment.
Palmer lake is awesome, if I were to buy a house in co springs it would be there. I always hang out there for the 4th of July fireworks and street fair and it’s the coolest vibe.
Palmer lake is such a special town!😊
@@LivingInCOSpringsColoradototally!!
Go listen to how many times you say “honestly” so when you don’t say “honestly” is that part not honest?
Too expensive, too cold for too long of year, lacks shopping, too many cookie cutter sub divisions and too much crime.
I have yet to find the _perfect_ place. I moved here from Orlando. Same problem except too hot instead of too cold. Pick your poison.
Colorado Springs is getting ridiculous expensive with the time
Its a shithole quite frankly
We are mean, the roads suck, there are religious extremists, there’s always new military recruits and college kids who start fights and accidents everywhere, stronger winds than you can handle, dangerous animals in your back yard, and everything is expensive. We are built different. Please don’t come here unless you are visiting and plan to leave again.
Colorado Springs is a crowded miserable place. Don't bother to move here! Be ready to drop about a million to live in Palmer lake or even much of the Rockrimmon area. Old Colorado city, where I have lived for over 40 years is full of homeless people wandering the streets and allyways. It was once a nice place to live. Stratmoor hills is close to Fort Carson so the area is full of Army people. Colorado springs was once the best city in the country, now it is a crowded city with horrible traffic.
Where would you recommend instead? I need an affordable place close to skiable mountains with great Internet service and close to a major city/airport. Also, some place that isn't too cold or too hot with lots of outdoor activities and bike friendly.
@@JasonTaylor-po5xc Utah
Grand Junction is cheaper bousees